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Trump backs a Netanyahu priority ahead of Israeli election

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Last Updated : Sep 14 2019 | 9:25 PM IST

President Donald Trump is lending support to embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a critical election Tuesday by appearing to publicly back one of his key priorities.

Trump tweeted Saturday that he spoke with Netanyahu to discuss the possibility of moving forward with a formal mutual defense treaty between the two nations. Trump says it would "further anchor the tremendous alliance between our two countries."

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First Published: Sep 14 2019 | 9:25 PM IST

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